Prepare against Maksim Shchukin
FM · Russia · World #3,040 classical · FIDE ID 34126624
When preparing against Maksim Shchukin, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 90 games by Maksim Shchukin, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maksim Shchukin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maksim Shchukin before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,337 | 2,409 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,309 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,323 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 33 | 23 | 34 | 36.7% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 10 | 19 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maksim Shchukin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maksim Shchukin's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 47.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 41.7% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Shchukin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Maksim Shchukin's chess games
All 90 games by Maksim Shchukin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Rudik Makarian | 2,534 | 75th ch-RUS Higher League | A05 |
| Oct 2024 | Nikita Afanasiev | 2,533 | Chigorin Mem Blitz | A04 |
| May 2023 | Andrei Belozerov | 2,461 | 30th chT-RUS | D43 |
| Oct 2021 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,448 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | A06 |
| Oct 2024 | Yaroslav Remizov | 2,423 | Chigorin Mem Blitz | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th ch-RUS Higher League | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,498 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,367 |
| 29th Chigorin Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,285 |
| chT-RUS U18 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 95th St Petersburg Championship | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,503 |
| Chigorin Mem Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,360 |
| ch-RUS U20 | 2023 | 8 | 0 | 2,069 |
| Chigorin Memorial 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maksim Shchukin's chess games?
90 games by Maksim Shchukin, from Nov 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Maksim Shchukin has played.
What does Maksim Shchukin play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Maksim Shchukin opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maksim Shchukin answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Maksim Shchukin play as White?
As White, Maksim Shchukin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maksim Shchukin play as Black?
As Black, Maksim Shchukin most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Maksim Shchukin's FIDE rating?
Maksim Shchukin is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,409 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Maksim Shchukin played?
Our database contains 90 games by Maksim Shchukin, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maksim Shchukin?
90 games by Maksim Shchukin reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.